Coatings & Paints

BT1 Ultimate Bathroom Sealant & Adhesive TRIBRID® Technology. Made in Britain NO MORE MOULD OR FUNGAL GROWTH

CT1 who lead the way in research and development have pioneered the latest technology for the building industry over the last 18 years.

The first to introduce a hybrid sealant almost 18 years ago, pioneered the way forward with a new era of sealants. CT1 showed the industry that you only need one tube for most applications with the correct raw materials and formulation. This new technology presented itself in a tube CT1.

CT1 created a formulation with no solvents, allowing CT1 to perform under any difficult conditions, even under water. CT1 can guarantee that it will never shrink or crack, so it will not lose its bonding and sealing capabilities over time.

Realising that hybrid formulations would be soon dated with old technology, as demands increase in what we expect from products and with the building industry producing more complex builds. CT1 was proactive rather than re-active.

Introducing TRIBRID® technology. Another new era of sealants and adhesives. Now three times stronger, longer colour retention and elongation, TRIBRID® CT1 can’t be matched or compared to again for a long time.

CT1’s technical field team also realised that in today’s current conditions people are demanding much cleaner environments and surface areas. Using the correct sealants and adhesives in installations and repairs is key keeping a surface area healthier. BT1- The Ultimate Bathroom Sealant and Adhesive was created as most sealants over time will allow bacterial and fungal growth. Some will grow quicker than others. The bathroom can be a contaminated area, with heat, fluids and lack of UV light. BT1 based on the revolutionary TRIBRID® formulation, was created to prevent fungal and bacteria growth happening over long periods of time.

This unique formulation makes it impossible for bacteria or microbes to form on the surface, and with almost zero indoor emissions, makes this the heathiest choice for your home. But what became apparent after vigorous testing was that using BT1 would reduce the risk of MRSA, E. Coli and campylobacter. Reducing bacteria by 99.99% and being able to retain its clinically clean white appearance is now proving to be the only sealant and adhesive being used by Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities, Clinics, Schools, Universities and Public Buildings.

Solihull Hospital in Birmingham and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton to name a few have used and will only use BT1.

BT1 - which can also be used in kitchen installations, launched initially in The IPG Member Stores. The IPG is the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, wanted to add BT1 to their stock profile and give their members the latest technology for plumbing and installations.

Since the growth and reputation of BT1 and the important role it plays in keeping a healthier environment, Wickes stores, will now also be stocking BT1 nationwide.

Go to www.CT1.com and https://youtu.be/kirVUrwWbaY

When we talk about paint breathability, we mean how much air and water vapour can easily flow through its surface. Older properties were built using materials that were designed to promote this airflow. Using paint with a high level of breathability, coupled with breathable building materials, means that moisture doesn’t become ‘trapped’ beneath the surface of the paint. Lime for example, is a traditional building material which has been used in the construction of properties for hundreds of years, and shouldn’t be sealed with a plastic based paint. It’s durable yet highly flexible. Being moisture permeable, it allows the walls to breathe. So the paint used on top should be breathable too.

Using a non-breathable paint can cause problems with the fabric of the building if left. Trapped moisture can lead to damp walls, causing the paint to bubble, peel and eventually blow completely. It can also contribute to a harmful living environment.

Earthborn Claypaint is highly breathable, but that’s easy to say and proof is needed. Paint breathability can be measured in a couple of different ways:

The first is the Steam Diffusion (or SD) value. It is widely accepted that for a paint to be classed as breathable it should have an SD value of 1 or lower; the lower the value the more breathable the paint.

Earthborn Claypaint has an SD value of just 0.02m. The other method used is the moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR) which measures the amount of water vapour (in grams) able to pass through the paint surface over a 24 hour period. The higher the figure, the more water vapour that can pass through, and therefore the more breathable the paint. Earthborn Claypaint has an MTV of 1115g/m2/24h, compared with a typical emulsion paint which usually measures between 400-500g/m2/24h. In addition, Earthborn Claypaint has no oils, no acrylics and a negligible VOC content – less than 62 parts per million! Legislative recommendations mean manufacturers should not claim paints to

Why use a breathable paint?

be 100% VOC free so we honestly describe our products as virtually VOC free. Ease of use, high covering power and lack of harmful emissions make Claypaint an ideal option to optimise breathability for any building.

Earthborn’s new colour card showing all 72 colours in the classic range is now available and100% recyclable, including the adhesive and the paint chips that use real Claypaint.

The Penthouse 2901 is situated in Bridgwater Place, central Leeds. It boasts a spectacular interior, with classic movie references scattered throughout. Boasting amazing 180-degree views over the city and West Yorkshire, the apartment needed a floor that would complement its 5-star ambience. Dave had an unlimited design budget to create the ultimate bachelor pad. Now, it was time for the team at Stories Flooring to help complete the luxurious transformation. After a lot of debate, the Stories Envy range was selected. Benefitting from a rich, beige texture, this durable yet super-soft carpet is stylish yet subtle. This allowed the focus to stay mostly on the breathtaking interior of the space. The carpet was installed in the openplan lounge, alongside two large bedrooms. In the bedrooms it helped to create a more intimate and cosy space. Stories also installed the Bentley Classic luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) in the kitchen which gave a great contrast with the carpet. Speaking of the renovation, Dave Matthews states: “Stories really helped us put the finishing touches into what is, in my opinion, an amazing apartment. The Envy carpet adds a slight touch of softness and femininity into what is primarily a gentleman’s paradise. It will make for an amazing home to whoever decides to purchase, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a main home. It’s a place to make memories.” Within the development, there are a lot of great amenities. These include a sushi bar, 24-hour gym, a supermarket, hair salon and a Starbucks. Now the flooring has been taken care of, the apartment is ready for a buyer. Just a stone’s throw away from the Granary Wharf District, it won’t be long before this Dubaistandard apartment gets snapped up. Stories Flooring has one of the largest collections of flooring online. They offer domestic and commercial products, taking on projects no matter how big or small.

Stories Flooring

Unit 2 Wortley Business Park, Amberley Road, Leeds, LS12 4BD 01133200223 info@storiesflooring.co.uk